The Trail Ridge Quilters are putting the finishing touches on many beautiful handmade quilted creations which they will display and sell at their annual tea and sale to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Longs Peak and Meeker Conference Rooms at Estes Park Medical Center. The sale is open to the general public.

Featured at this sale will be and children's quilts, wall hangings, placemats, seasonal items, table toppers, cloth children's books, purses, potholders, small gift items, and much more. "We are excited for everyone to see the many items we have for sale this year," said Jeanne Allen, member of the Trail Ridge Quilters. "These items make great gifts for any occasion.

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The Trail Ridge Quilters were originally formed as a Newcomer's Interest Group and was a way for members to get together to share a common interest and a love of quilting. Their common purpose and goal is to raise monies for the medical center. The first year, they raised $300. In 2010, they funded a total of $5,150 that was used towards items requested by various departments at the medical center. In 2011, they had a great year and presented Estes Park Medical Center with a check in the amount of $8,650. Various departments at EPMC submitted applications to the quilters to be considered for funding.

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The funds were used to purchase the following items:

$2,000 ER Accuvein Locator

$2,000 Cardiac Rehab towards NuStep Stepper

$397 ER Temporal Thermometer

$1,165 Lab Mobile Draw Cart

$330 Lab Pipette

$2,000 PPLC Wheelchair Scale

$573 New Life Center for 3 mattresses and 3 Bassinet Basket

$185 Home Health for misc. items

$8,650 - TOTAL

This dedicated group of quilters spends the year planning and sewing the various hand quilted items.

"We are grateful for the support of the Trail Ridge Quilters," said Robb Austin, CEO of Estes Park Medical Center. "Their support has helped us purchase equipment that assists our physicians and other healthcare professionals in providing the very best patient care."

With the holiday season forthcoming, this sale is a wonderful opportunity to purchase some very special one-of-a-kind quilted items that will make a unique and treasured gift.

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